throughout

[throo-out] / θruˈaʊt /

ADJECTIVE

during the whole of

Synonyms

WEAK

all over all the time all through around at full length completely during every bit everyplace everywhere far and near far and wide for the duration from beginning to end from end to end from one end to the other from start to finish from the start from the word go high and low in all respects in every place in everything inside and out on all accounts over overall right through round the whole time through the whole of to the end up and down

Example Sentences

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“The Supervisor is also mindful of the burden these ongoing protections place on small property owners throughout the county.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“Elements such as the staircase cherubs, vibrant patterned wallpaper, curved French patio doors, and the deeply personal, expressive touches throughout make the home both memorable and visually striking.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The pair toyed with India's wilting bowlers throughout, with Knight reverse-sweeping and scoring cannily behind square while Capsey struck beautifully straight down the ground.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Another strong argument for using standardized tests is that high schools throughout the country have neither uniform grading standards nor uniform curricula.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If the Louvre was full of objects bought or stolen from throughout Europe, the Trocadéro was full of objects bought or stolen from everywhere else.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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